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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.02, 2,754.72 and 1,210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.02, 2,754.72 and 1,210.08 is: 1,670.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.02 : 2,754.72 = 1,210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.02/2,754.72 = 1,210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.02x = 2,754.72 × 1,210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.02x = 3,333,431.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,431.58/1,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.04

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